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JAPAN
Oct 4, 2020

Japan's new top spokesman stresses the need for digitalization as part of coronavirus response

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed Japan’s fragility in the digital realm and the need for a quick, broad solution to supply chain issues, the top government spokesman said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 4, 2020

In wake of recent India-China conflict, U.S. sees opportunity

A U.S.-India military exercise in the Bay of Bengal drew attention across the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 2, 2020

New justice minister pledges support for non-Japanese residents

Yoko Kamikawa vowed to improve policies that impact foreign nationals in Japan as well as the transparency of the justice system.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2020

How Russia shortened the COVID-19 vaccine race to declare victory

Russia’s version of America’s Operation Warp Speed vaccine project is located far from the Kremlin on a sleepy side street on the outskirts of Moscow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 1, 2020

Tokyo trading halted due to hardware failure

Trading was suspended from the start of the morning session at 9 a.m., and the exchange is preparing to resume trading Friday by restarting the overall system.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 30, 2020

Rejoining Paris deal would be easy for Biden. The hard part is averting climate disaster.

For a U.S. President Joe Biden, rejoining the Paris agreement would be almost as simple as signing an autograph. The hard part would be everything else.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 29, 2020

Swede Tony Gustavsson named head coach of Australia's Matildas

Tony Gustavsson, who helped the United States win back-to-back Women's World Cups, has been appointed coach of Australia's women's soccer team, Football Federation Australia announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 29, 2020

Biden set to carve own brand of tough-on-China policy if elected

Biden advisers have honed in on questions about the world's second largest economy — anticipating attacks from President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 25, 2020

The subversive happiness of Tom of Finland’s men

The exhibition, which is the first solo show of Touko Valio Laaksonen artwork in Japan, comes on the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 24, 2020

Mizuho to shrink New York and London offices following remote work success

Contrary to other financial institutions, the mega-bank says productivity hasn't suffered while employees have been working remotely.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 24, 2020

China pledge and Biden win could move climate goals into view, scientists say

Keeping planetary heating in check could help avoid some of the worst predicted impacts of climate change, from wilder weather and sea level rise, scientists say.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 24, 2020

‘Midnight Swan’: A gloomy drama, with moments of realism and grace

Eiji Uchida's film about a transgender woman who takes in her troubled niece is dark but shines a light on the struggles faced by the LGBTQ community.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 23, 2020

Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claims majority to form new government

The road ahead remains uncertain as he has not received a nod from Malaysia's king, who could instead choose to call for elections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 23, 2020

Philippines' Duterte gets tough on China in shift back toward U.S.

In recent months, his government has started to shift back toward Washington as Beijing has increased assertiveness in the South China Sea
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 21, 2020

Meet Japan's new top government spokesman, same as the last one

Some believe what appealed most to Yoshihide Suga about Katsunobu Kato, the new chief Cabinet secretary, is how much he resembles the new prime minister.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 21, 2020

Hong Kong democrats face choice: Engage Beijing or give up seats

Opposition politicians in the territory are facing calls to resign en masse in protest against Beijing's moves.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2020

The buck stops with Putin

Those now accusing the Kremlin in Alexei Navalny's poisoning are unlikely to find any “smoking gun.” It doesn't matter: ultimately, the Kremlin is to blame.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2020

Taiwan president says she has no plans to talk to Japan's Suga

Tsai Ing-wen's remarks came after China's Foreign Ministry warned Tokyo that such talks “will never happen.”

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